Collection context
Summary
- Dates:
- 1931-1993, bulk 1977-1993
- Creators:
- Eppes, William D.
- Abstract:
- The collection consists primarily of research material gathered for an unpublished biography of the actress Gertrude Michael (1911-1964). Included are Eppes's manuscripts for "Gertrude Michael: A Star of the Golden Age of Hollywood" and "Gertrude Michael Album." There is also information about actress Isabel Jewell's life and career, possibly gathered for another project.
- Extent:
- 1.7 linear ft. of papers
- Language:
- Languages represented in the collection: English
- Preferred citation:
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William D. Eppes collection, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The William D. Eppes collection spans the years 1931-1993 (bulk 1977-1993) and encompasses 1.7 linear feet. The collection consists primarily of research material gathered for an unpublished biography of the actress Gertrude Michael (1911-1964). There is information about Michael's career and family, as well as Eppes's completed manuscripts for "Gertrude Michael: A Star of the Golden Age of Hollywood" and "Gertrude Michael Album." There is a small amount of correspondence with some of Michael's colleagues, most notably John Lodge and Erik Rhodes. There is also information about actress Isabel Jewell's life and career, possibly gathered for another project.
- Biographical / historical:
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William D. Eppes is a New York-based researcher and biographer with an interest in theatrical history. He has been a member of the research and reference committee of the Theatre Historical Society of America.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of William D. Eppes, 1994
- Arrangement:
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1. Subject files
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Biographers
Collectors
Researchers - Names:
- Eppes, William D.
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- Published January 2023
- Date Encoded:
- Machine-readable finding aid encoded by Ahn, Stella. Date of source: January 25, 2023.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Available by appointment only.
- Terms of access:
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Property rights to the physical object belong to the Margaret Herrick Library. Researchers are responsible for obtaining all necessary rights, licenses, or permissions from the appropriate companies or individuals before quoting from or publishing materials obtained from the library.
- Preferred citation:
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William D. Eppes collection, Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- Location of this collection:
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333 S. La Cienega BlvdBeverly Hills, CA 90211, US
- Contact:
- (310) 247-3036 extension 2226